Warning

This guide is no longer being maintained as the 7th edition of the MLA Handbook has been replaced by the 8th edition. Only use the 7th edition under direction of your lecturer or tutor. Please click here to go to the MLA 8th library guide.

Tips from the MLA Guide

In general, italicize titles of recordings (Kind of Blue). You may wish to indicate both the year of issue and the date of recording.

Music scores and recordings

Score in print

Composer Lastname, Firstname. Title of Score. Date of composition (if year is unknown, write N.d.). Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication consulted. Series (if applicable).